Description
Banana Cream Cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that marries the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the fresh, sweet flavor of ripe bananas. This indulgent treat features a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a luscious cream cheese filling blended with mashed bananas. Adorned with fluffy whipped cream and fresh banana slices, this cheesecake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual family dinners. Not only is it simple to make, but it can also be prepared in advance, making it an ideal choice for stress-free entertaining. Impress your guests with this delightful dessert that promises to be the star of the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (optional)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: fresh banana slices, whipped cream, caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with optional sugar and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in sugar and eggs one at a time until well mixed. Stir in sour cream or yogurt, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas. If desired, mix in flour for stability.
- Pour filling over crust and place the pan inside a larger baking dish filled with water (water bath). Bake for 60–70 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked open for one hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh banana slices just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg